It has been said that many NFL free agents have declined to play for the Miami Dolphins because of their lack of respect for the team’s general manager, Jeff Ireland. Between what he has said to players and their families, nobody likes or respects Ireland as a GM or as a person. But while he has not commented officially on the future status of Ireland, sources close to the Dolphins’ owner feel as if Ross will retain Ireland past this season.

According to the Miami Herald, Ross’s associates and confidants say that he has not only seen enough improvement in rookie first round draft pick Ryan Tannehill at quarterback, but that “He sees progress,” enough to the point where we would possibly consider retaining Ireland.